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Entries from January 25th, 2012

Linda, What’s The Minimum Wage? Duh!!!

September 30th, 2010 · 28 Comments · State Politics

What is wrong with Linda McMahon’s handlers? They’re all getting rich and they can’t even brief her on the mimimum wage?

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Rent This Show–It’s Great!

September 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · News and Events

My friend Eli Newsom, who lives downtown, is the artistic director for all the upcoming shows at the Playhouse on the Green. A few months ago I saw a preview of what’s to come at the Playhouse. It’s outstanding. First-class theater downtown. Check it out, tell your friends, support the shows. You’ll be glad you did.

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Marine Band Leads Columbus Festivities

September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · News and Events

Columbus festivities COLUMBUS DAY UNITY PARADE & TWO FREE MARINE BAND CONCERTS ON TAP FOR BRIDGEPORT’S COLUMBUS WEEKEND CELEBRATION With special recognition to fallen Bridgeport firefighters Lt. Steven Velasquez and Michel Baik Rain or Shine, the annual BRIDGEPORT COLUMBUS DAY UNITY PARADE sponsored by the Council of Italian-American Societies of Greater Bridgeport kicks-off on Sunday, [...]

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The Sludge Meter, Kohut Calls Sewer Plan A Stinker

September 30th, 2010 · 15 Comments · Development and Zoning

Neighborhood watchdog Jeff Kohut, an alternate member of the city’s Ethics Commission, is holding his nose as the city pursues an agreement with Trumbull and Monroe for a regional wastewater authority that would generate upwards of $40 million in one-shot revenue for the city while processing additional wastewater from suburban towns. In short, the three communities would create [...]

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A Thirst For Hearst Coverage, Jenny Talks Dirty To The Post; How About Cracking Their Spines!

September 29th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Media

I love it when Connecticut Post blog columnists give the Post the business. Dr. Jennifer Lynne, chiropractor extraordinaire and proprietor of the Backstroke boutique and wellness center downtown across from McLevy Green, writes the 181 State of the City column for the Post. Jen’s miffed that the Post disses good stuff in the city. That’s because the Hearst [...]

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New Laws: “Two Eyes On Road, Two Hands On Wheel”

September 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Media

From Governor Rell: Governor M. Jodi Rell today highlighted a number of new state laws that take effect October 1, including laws that offer greater protection for children, senior citizens and impose tougher penalties for distracted driving.

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Do You Have Naked Friends?

September 29th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Media

From CT Post: A 62-year-old Bridgeport man was committed for psychiatric evaluation after police found him naked throwing thousands of dollars into the marsh near the grounds of the Shakespeare theater, Stratford.

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